The Science of Science

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What is the meaning of the English word 'Science' based on its Latin origin?

  • Investigate
  • Systematic knowledge
  • To know (correct)
  • Organized knowledge

What does the German word 'Wissenchaft' mean?

  • Nature investigation
  • Systematic, organized knowledge (correct)
  • Fact collection
  • Passion for discovery

What did Rene Descartes say about science?

  • It is based on the collection of facts
  • It is the only method to acquire knowledge about nature
  • It is all about the passion for discovery
  • It results in the acquisition of reliable knowledge (correct)

What drives one to explore the environment and nature in every aspect?

<p>Passion for discovery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of science according to the text?

<p>To investigate the nature and its processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the English word 'Science' based on its Latin origin?

<p>To know (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the German word 'Wissenchaft' mean?

<p>Systematic, organized knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of science according to the text?

<p>Investigating nature and its processes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver for exploring the environment and nature according to the text?

<p>Passion for discovery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Rene Descartes say about science?

<p>Science is the only method resulting in the acquisition of reliable knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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